American Idioms and Expressions

Pooped Idiom

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pooped
What does pooped mean?
very tired; exhausted."I went to bed really early last night. I waspooped!"
pooped
What does pooped mean?
tired; fatigued; exhausted

Some Random Idioms
catch sight of (someone or something)
What does "catch sight of (someone or something)" mean?
to see someone or something briefly The police could not catch sight of the robber after the robbery.

bigmouth
What does "bigmouth" mean?
a noisy/boastful/foolish talkerThe man is a bigmouth and he is always talking about what he is planning to do.
then and there
What does "then and there" mean?
right at that time and placeOur teacher told us then and there that she would not permit our behavior.
stink
What does "stink" mean?
commotion; argument; dispute
closefisted (with money)
What does "closefisted (with money)" mean?
to be stingy with moneyMy uncle is very closefisted with money.
Sight to behold
What does "Sight to behold" mean?
If something is a sight to behold, it means that seeing it is in some way special, either spectacularly beautiful or, equally, incredibly ugly or revolting, etc.
snake in the grass
What does "snake in the grass" mean?
a low and dishonest person The man is a snake in the grass and nobody likes him.

lock the barn door after the horse is stolen
What does "lock the barn door after the horse is stolen" mean?
be careful or try to make something safe after it is too lateIf you try and prevent a flood after the rains have started it is like locking the barn door after the horse is stolen.
call it a day
What does "call it a day" mean?
to finish work and go home I called it a day and decided to go home early.

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